Pulcinella

derNoun

Pulcinella (classic theatrical character)

Word details

German meaning
"Pulcinella" ist eine traditionelle Figur der italienischen Commedia dell'arte, bekannt für ihre bucklige Gestalt, schwarze Maske und ihren albernen Charakter.
English meaning
"Pulcinella" is a traditional character of the Italian Commedia dell'arte, known for its hunchbacked figure, black mask, and silly character.
Synonym
Hanswurst
German example
Pulcinella ist eine der bekanntesten Figuren der Commedia dell'arte.
English example
Pulcinella is one of the most famous characters of the Commedia dell'arte.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Pulcinella
Plural Form
die Pulcinelle

Example sentences with “Pulcinella”

  1. Die Figur Pulcinella stammt aus dem Theater. (The character Pulcinella comes from the theater.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gender of Pulcinella?

It is masculine when referring to the character (der Pulcinella), though it looks feminine due to the ending.